CarryThatWeight

CarryThatWeight BSN

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  1. Devastated :(

    CarryThatWeight replied to ixchel's topic in General Students

    "The reason I chose FNP, and I told them this, is because FNP is the only practitioner degree I can get without relocating and in a face to face program, which I prefer." This doesn't sound so good....

  2. RN-BSN... Advice Appreciated! Start now or Hold Off?

    CarryThatWeight replied to Nurse Kyles's topic in First Year After Licensure

    My first thought is to go for it and get it done. You have a good job now, but it is getting harder and harder to get a hospital job without a BSN. Would you rather wait until you have kids AND work...

  3. List of California Hospitals Offering New Grad Residencies

    CarryThatWeight replied to stripec30's topic in California Nursing

    City of Hope in Duarte, CA just posted a few new grad positions! They have a great residency program--I went through it. Highly recommend! City of Hope, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer...

  4. Interview for Dream Job!

    CarryThatWeight replied to hpersonna's topic in Nursing Career

    I empathize with you and wish you luck! On my last interview, I found myself being really honest. I am a straight shooter anyway, and it worked well for me (I got the job). Maybe you could mention...

  5. The age old question: ADN or BSN?

    CarryThatWeight replied to MaleCNA87's topic in Illinois Nursing

    As an ADN nurse (who just graduated from an RN to BSN program), I need to tell you that my fellow nurses on here are right--it CAN be practically impossible to get a job with an ADN. I know a lot of...

  6. Onc Travelers, do you exist?

    CarryThatWeight replied to Jess.RN87's topic in Travel

    I'm not sure about traveling, but City of Hope is a fantastic cancer hospital in Southern California. I would check them out and see if there are any opportunities there, if you're looking to go to...

  7. My pet peeves

    CarryThatWeight replied to GitanoRN's topic in Nursing Humor

    The lose/loose thing drives me nuts too! You don't "loose" weight, you lose it, for heaven's sake!

  8. Starting Salary [new grad]?

    CarryThatWeight replied to clandestine-approach's topic in Diploma, ADN, BSN

    In 2009 I was a new grad ADN at a hospital in Southern California and made $29.03 an hour, base. I did get night and weekend differentials but I can't remember what they were. I think BSN's made...

  9. Declined full time job, can I still offer to work per diem?

    CarryThatWeight replied to CarryThatWeight's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the replies! I think you're right, HouTx. I should wait until I get there and settle in. I may not want to work more than three nights a week! And I agree, there was just something...

  10. Declined full time job, can I still offer to work per diem?

    CarryThatWeight posted a topic in Nursing Career

    I recently flew to another state and interviewed at two hospitals in the same city. I was offered a position at each, and chose the one I thought would be better suited to me. The one I chose is...

  11. Being Gay and a Male Nursing Student

    CarryThatWeight replied to RShieldsSN14's topic in Male Nursing Students

    Sometimes women can be catty and mean, so I find males in general a breath of fresh air! There can often be WAY too much estrogen on a typical nursing unit. Some of my favorite coworkers from my...

  12. I finally found a NIGHT ACLS course

    CarryThatWeight replied to c.catherine's topic in Critical Care

    Thank you for posting this! I am moving to Dallas shortly to take a night shift job, and I have been worried about this. My employer provides ACLS in house, but I'm sure it is 8-5 and once I switch...

  13. Nursing Internship Resume Critique

    CarryThatWeight replied to BrittanyNicole's topic in Nursing Career

    WAY too long! I've read that the average recruiter spends 30 seconds looking at each resume. You need a lot less info and a lot more "white space." This worked for

  14. dilemma regarding antipsychotics

    CarryThatWeight replied to evanpatten's topic in Psychiatric

    I worked in mental health for two years. It is tough because it is a field with lots of gray areas, and not a lot of black and white. There are people for whom meds are absolutely the answer; others...

  15. Fear of nerve damage during blood draws

    CarryThatWeight replied to tmb79's topic in General Nursing

    I am fairly certain my nurse hit a nerve during an attempted IV start when I had surgery last year. I felt immediate, sharp, burning pain down into my thumb--much worse pain than should be had with...

  16. Declined full time job, can I still offer to work per diem?

    CarryThatWeight replied to CarryThatWeight's topic in Nursing Career

    Thanks for the reply. They do have a PRN position posted on their website, which is what got me thinking about that

  17. Interview for Dream Job!

    CarryThatWeight replied to hpersonna's topic in Nursing Career

    Oooh, that is tough. Pregnancy is a protected category, meaning it's against the law to discriminate against pregnant workers. That doesn't mean it doesn't happen though. As far as how many...

  18. Is 31 too old to start a nursing career?

    CarryThatWeight replied to dannygurl84's topic in Pre-Nursing Students

    No way! Search allnurses and you will find lots of nurses that are in school in their 40's and 50's. In my ADN program I went to school with many nurses much older than you. I was 26 when I got my...

  19. 10 ml Saline Flush- Metallic Taste??

    CarryThatWeight replied to ittybittynurse's topic in Oncology

    Yes, this is a common complaint when flushing central catheters, not just port-a-caths. It is a strange thing, but I've found that simply flushing slower can help (you can still use the turbulent...

  20. RN vs BSN - help!

    CarryThatWeight replied to hollybee47's topic in Nursing Student Assistance

    I have heard that some places in NY are not hiring at all, and others are hiring like crazy! I think it really is regional. The places I've applied include California (northern and southern),...

  21. New Grad Apheresis Nursing or Out Patient Clinic?

    CarryThatWeight replied to kima84's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Well, I have to disagree with the above posters--sorry! I worked in blood banking for more than six years prior to nursing school. As an unlicensed, uncertified phlebotomist (blood banks are exempt...

  22. How do I make the switch from dayshift to nights?!

    CarryThatWeight replied to amystudentRN's topic in Ob/Gyn

    Waking up in the middle of the day and seeing the bright sun is a problem, so I'm going to try these. They had really good reviews: Blackout EZ Window Cover, The EZ Way to a Dark

  23. First assignment in Maryland/DC area

    CarryThatWeight replied to CaseManagerRN's topic in Travel

    My sister lives in Maryland and I visit pretty frequently. If I remember correctly, Rockville is really nice! Cute downtown area, lost of shops. Very expensive though, so I'm glad you've got...

  24. Any eating disorder nurses out there?

    CarryThatWeight replied to ToughingItOut's topic in Addictions

    Agree with Meriwhen. I worked with ED girls for the last two years. This sounds bad, but in addition to the above, get ready for manipulation. ED patients are among the most manipulative patients...

  25. Please read and respond. Way depressed.

    CarryThatWeight replied to CynthiaG's topic in Health, Stress Management

    I agree with other posters. Depression and anxiety create a "filter" through which we view the rest of the world, including our jobs, relationships, etc. I suspect this doesn't have much to do with...